The Gamora costume was another really difficult costume to figure out a ballet version of. Both of Gamora's costumes are heavy on leather. The first option Karolina presented me with was pretty, but not quite what I was looking for. The tutu just didn't strike me as very Gamora-esque. I…
Tag: Guardians of the Galaxy
Gamora Photoset 2
"Can we put the bickering on hold until after we survive this massive space battle?" ~ Gamora, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 "[Hugging Nebula] You will always be my sister." ~ Gamora, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 Gamora costume by BeBaGo (Etsy, Facebook, Instagram) Gamora helm by Carol Datura Riot…
Favorite Dancers: Joseph Sissens
[embed]https://youtu.be/sQH1RE0_oPU[/embed] Discussing another one of my favorite dancers: the amazing Joseph Sissens of the Royal Ballet Gamora Costume by BeBaGo (Etsy, Facebook, Instagram) Gamora Helm by Carol Datura Riot (Etsy, Facebook, Instagram) Disclaimer: I’m in no way affiliated with the Royal Ballet or Royal Opera House and are not driving any benefit from talking…
Gamora Photoset 1
"I'm a warrior, an assassin. I don't dance." ~ Gamora, Guardians of the Galaxy "I have lived most of my life surrounded by enemies. I will be grateful to die surrounded by my friends." ~ Gamora, Guardians of the Galaxy Gamora Costume by BeBaGo (Etsy, Facebook, Instagram) Gamora Helm by Carol Datura…
Introduction: Gamora
[embed]https://youtu.be/DxtEpvtl798[/embed] The introduction to this week's character: the badass Gamora. She's another favorite, obviously. The relationship between Gamora and Nebula means a great deal to me as they're the 2nd pair of adopted siblings in the MCU. Costume by BeBaGo (Etsy, Facebook, Instagram) Helm by Carol Datura Riot (Etsy, Facebook, Instagram) As mentioned, special…
Ballet Nebula Bow
That's a wrap on Nebula week! This week was a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to the next one :) Tomorrow, a new character takes the stage. Special thanks to Karen Gillan (Instagram) and James Gunn (Instagram) for bringing this phenomenal character to life on the big screen.…
Favorite Ballets: The Sleeping Beauty
[embed]https://youtu.be/HO6lVg3Dtj0[/embed] In which I discuss another ballet I really enjoyed: The Royal Ballet's production of The Sleeping Beauty. Nebula costume by BeBaGo (Etsy, Facebook, Instagram) Nebula helm by Carol Datura Riot (Etsy, Facebook, Instagram) Disclaimer: I'm in no way affiliated with the Royal Ballet or Royal Opera House and are not…
Making Ballet Nebula: From Page to Reality
Nebula was one of the most difficult characters to design a ballet version of. I think Karolina and I spent the most time puzzling over how to make a ballet version of this character. Nebula's costume is pretty much all leather and, unsurprisingly, leather isn't really used in ballet costumes.…
Nebula Photoset 2
"I assure you. I'm not as easy a mark as an old man without his magic stick or a talking woodland beast" ~Nebula "[Saves Gamora] Get over it!" ~Nebula Nebula costume by BeBaGo (Etsy, Facebook, Instagram) Nebula helm by Carol Datura Riot (Etsy, Facebook, Instagram)
Favorite Dancers: Alexander Campbell
[embed]https://youtu.be/xMHceHInKok[/embed] Discussing another one of my absolute favorite dancers: Alexander Campbell of the Royal Ballet Nebula Costume by BeBaGo (Etsy, Facebook, Instagram) Nebula Helm by Carol Datura Riot (Etsy, Facebook, Instagram) Disclaimer: I'm in no way affiliated with the Royal Ballet or Royal Opera House and are not driving any benefit from talking about…